Advertising Disclosure
AutoFlow is committed to transparency in all our business relationships and communications. This Advertising Disclosure outlines our policies regarding advertising relationships, affiliate partnerships, sponsored content, and any financial arrangements that may influence the content or recommendations we provide.
We believe in honest and transparent communication with our clients and website visitors. This disclosure helps you understand when content may be influenced by business relationships and ensures compliance with advertising regulations and ethical standards.
Last Updated: September 2025 | Effective Date: September 2025
Affiliate Relationships and Partnerships
Technology Partner Programs
AutoFlow participates in selected technology partner programs with automation software providers and hardware manufacturers. These partnerships may include:
- Referral fees when clients purchase software or hardware through our recommendations
- Volume-based incentives for equipment procurement and implementation
- Technical training and certification benefits that enhance our service capabilities
- Early access to new automation technologies and beta testing opportunities
Commission-Based Relationships
We may receive compensation when clients engage with certain technology solutions or service providers through our recommendations:
- Software licensing commissions for automation platforms we recommend and implement
- Hardware purchase incentives from equipment manufacturers
- Professional services referral fees from specialized technical consultants
- Training and certification program commissions for client education services
Product Recommendation Transparency
Our technology recommendations are based primarily on technical merit and client needs, with the following transparency principles:
- All recommendations prioritize client operational requirements over financial incentives
- We disclose any financial relationships when discussing specific products or services
- Alternative solutions are presented even when they do not provide financial benefits to AutoFlow
- Client success and long-term satisfaction take precedence over short-term financial gains
Financial Relationship Disclosure
When AutoFlow has financial relationships that may influence our recommendations, we commit to:
- Clear disclosure of any financial incentives at the time of recommendation
- Transparent explanation of how partnerships benefit both clients and AutoFlow
- Honest assessment of product strengths and limitations regardless of financial relationships
- Provision of unbiased technical evaluations and comparative analyses
Sponsored Content and Paid Promotions
Content Identification
All sponsored content, paid promotions, and advertorial materials are clearly identified with appropriate disclosure labels such as "Sponsored," "Paid Partnership," or "Advertisement."
Editorial Independence
Sponsored content maintains editorial independence and provides valuable information to readers, regardless of the commercial relationship behind the content.
Brand Partnership Policies
Brand partnerships are established only with companies whose products and services align with our professional standards and client benefit objectives.
Content Authenticity
All content, whether sponsored or independent, reflects our genuine professional assessment and experience with automation technologies and solutions.
Third-Party Advertising Networks
Display Advertising Networks
We may utilize professional advertising networks to display relevant automation and engineering content. These networks use anonymized data to serve contextually appropriate advertisements to our website visitors.
Behavioral Targeting Disclosure
Third-party advertising may use behavioral targeting based on browsing patterns and interests. This helps display more relevant automation and technology-related content to our professional audience.
Cookie Usage for Advertising
Advertising networks may use cookies and similar technologies to deliver personalized content. Users can manage these preferences through our Cookie Policy and browser settings.
Ad Personalization Practices
When permitted, advertising personalization helps display automation solutions and engineering services that may be relevant to your professional interests and industry needs.
Your Rights and Advertising Controls
Ad Preference Management
You can manage your advertising preferences through your browser settings, our Cookie Policy page, and directly with advertising networks. We provide clear opt-out procedures for all advertising tracking.
Opt-Out Procedures
Users may opt out of behavioral advertising through industry opt-out tools, browser settings, or by contacting us directly. Opting out does not eliminate all advertising but reduces personalization.
Data Collection Transparency
We are transparent about what data is collected for advertising purposes and provide clear information about how this data is used to improve your experience with relevant automation content.
Privacy Rights Under Regulations
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, you have rights regarding advertising data collection including access, correction, deletion, and objection to processing for marketing purposes.
Questions About Advertising Practices
Contact Information
If you have questions about our advertising relationships, want to report concerns about sponsored content, or need assistance with advertising preferences, please contact us:
Email: advertising@autoflow.com
Phone: +357 25 486 927
Address: 45 Digenis Akritas, 3030 Limassol, Cyprus
Transparency Commitment
AutoFlow is committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency in all our advertising and business relationships. We regularly review our disclosure practices to ensure compliance with evolving regulations.
Note: This disclosure is part of our commitment to ethical business practices and regulatory compliance in the automation engineering industry.